Adopting a dog

We rehome dogs from private kennels taking great care to ensure a suitable match between dog and new owner. All dogs are microchipped, neutered, fully vaccinated and treated to ensure the elimination of common parasites such as fleas, worms and mites.

We have a team of trained staff and volunteers who are able to help you choose the right animal for you and explain any speacial needs. Please note that we can only rehome one animal at a time unless they have come to us as a pair or more. We expect new customers to have owned their existing cats or dogs for 3 months or more before adopting another.

We rehome dogs to homes where any children are over pre-school age and where someone will be at home most of the day. Usually dogs need access to a secure garden but we will rehome a quiet dog to someone living close to a park or heath and who will agree to walk the dog a number of times during each day.

The Home Visit

Home Visits are arranged at a time convenient to the customer, usually within a few days of the dog being put on hold (reserved). Our representative will want to ensure that each member of the family is happy and has thought about the implications of adopting a companion animal. The Home Visit is also your opportunity to ask any questions you might have. If our representative is not able to help, they will ensure that a member of staff contacts you.

Appointment to collect

Once you have had your Home Visit and have been issued with a pass slip, you should phone the Kennels to book an appointment to adopt your dog. (Please allow 30 minutes). At this stage we will advise you on introducing a new animal to your household; take you through the animal's veterinary history/dietary needs and then ask you to sign a simple legal declaration of adoption. We also provide 4 week's free insurance for our adopted animals in association with Pet Plan, the leading pet insurer.

Adoption Fees

We charge a minimum adoption fee for our animals, payable by cash, cheque or credit/debit card:

Puppies (18 months & under)         £100

Dogs                                                £80

These fees in no way cover the amount it costs the RSPCA to care for all the animals we have at the centre - Please remember we receive no state or government funding, raising our own finances in the area to support the animal welfare work we do.

(Above - 7mths and 7 weeks - Remember - Puppies do grow up!!)